Enviro group backs Mitchell, Pocchia

The New York League of Conservation Voters has endorsed North Shore City Councilman Ken Mitchell and Mid-Island/Brooklyn Council candidate James Pocchia, both Democrats.

"During these challenging economic times, it would be too easy for New York City to lose ground as a sustainability leader," league president Marcia Bystryn said in announcing the group's slate of city endorsements. "Our endorsed candidates have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to environmental progress that will help shape New York City into an even cleaner, greener city of tomorrow."

Of Pocchia, she said, "Staten Island and Brooklyn need elected leaders who can meet today's environmental challenges and lay the foundation for a cleaner, greener future. That's why the New York League of Conservation Voters is proud to endorse James Pocchia for City Council in the 50th District."

Said Pocchia, "As the new representative of the ... 50th Council District, I will work to ensure that we improve our status as the 'borough of parks' by supporting legislation that protects our environment, open spaces and shoreline."